Proofpoint Engineer
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Manage existing Proofpoint Advanced Threat Protection/Email Protection platforms including: Email Fraud Defense, Threat Response Auto-Pull, Targeted Attack Protection, Threat Response, Emerging Threats Intelligence, Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Encryption.
- Implement new instances of the Proofpoint on Demand platform and configure for best- practices.
- Manage inbound and outbound security rules for email (filtering, whitelists, spam, etc).
- Configure threat intelligence data feeds to provide identification of additional phishing/malware instances.
- Perform security event triage and initial incident response to detected threats.
- Assist other groups by providing email security log and troubleshooting information to resolve production issues.
- Regularly review and recommend changes to policies or controls as needed to enhance security.
- Identifies potential gaps and offers solutions to include internal team needs, product improvements and client security posture.
- Communicate and enforce Information Security policies.
- Coordinates with other team members and management to investigate, document, and report incidents.
- Regularly create and maintain high quality documentation for changes and procedures.
- Collaborate with our Threat Analysis Unit to provide in depth reports of confirmed security incidents and produce technical threat advisory broadcasts about new and emerging threats.
REQUIREMENTS
- Three or more years of experience as primary manager of Proofpoint Advanced Threat Protection and Proofpoint Email protection platforms.
- Strong email engineering skills; clear understanding of Message Transfer Agent configurations.
- Solid sense of self-motivation; ability to identify problems and develop solutions.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability and willingness to grow inside the platform and organization.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, related discipline or equivalent experience, or over 5 years’ experience
- 3-5 years of professional work experience in the cybersecurity industry
- Strong analytical skills to define risk, identify potential threats, and develop and document action/mitigation plan
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to mentor/train staff and bring awareness to current and emerging threats
- Ability to work efficiently and self-motivate with little to no supervision
- Strong written and verbal communications skills with an ability to present technical risks and issues to technical and non-technical audiences internal and external to the organization
- Certifications a plus
- Regulatory experience is a plus (GDPR, ISO27K, SSAE16, HIPPA, PCI, FISMA, etc.)
BENEFITS:
- Company-paid health, dental and vision insurance plan option for the employee.
- Up to a 4% 401k company match that vests immediately, it’s yours to keep.
- Generous paid time off and 10 holidays per year.
- Paid time off to vote and volunteer.
- Paid time off on your birthday because it’s your special day.
- Up to $100 per month for your internet and cell phone service.
- Team building events.
- Showing 5ironCyber’s commitment to win together, all employees received a 10% Bonus in 2023.
ADDITIONAL:
- All candidates will be required to take an extensive background screen, credit screen, and drug screen prior to employment.
- This is an on-site position based in Franklin, TN or Raleigh, NC.